Click on this link to watch an amazing clip about motherhood.
Recently I've been struggling with the joys of motherhood. I'm not going to deny it, having three kids ages 3 and under is HARD! It's better now that the kids have space to run and Daddy is home more but it's still very mentally, physically, and emotionally draining! I try very hard to be a good mom and most of the time it's good. But when it's hard, it's HARD. I've struggled with great anxiety since Sarah was born. It had started getting better but now with Daniel working nights again it's becoming worse. Unfortunately it's only at night, when it's quiet and I'm alone, that it gets bad. I've started doing things my doctor suggested, fixing my eating habits, relaxing, exercising, and taking St. John's wart (an herb to help with depression, moodiness, ect.). I'm hoping all of this will help but what helped me most of all tonight as I'm sitting here debating if I dare go to bed or not, was this clip on Motherhood. The greatest thing I can ever know is that I am not alone! I have the Lord by my side to help me. I know He is there! I could not do this with out Him. This is his desire for me, to be a wife and mother. He would not ask me to something without helping me through it.
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Another thing to remember Meagan is that even though our husbands aren't there with us, their priesthood is. If you need it, you can call on that power. That's something I learned when my dad passed away. Even though my dad isn't with my mom in this physical existence, he is still with her through his priesthood. That is such an incredible and amazing blessing that God gives us. I take a lot of comfort in that on those days when Ben is working the long 24 or 48 hour shifts. It helps me worry less about physical dangers, spiritual dangers and even storms...(storms freak me out so bad!!) Stay strong. You're a wonderful mother and it's so natural to feel a little crazy. I'd worry about you if you didn't ;) We love you guys and miss getting to see you all so often.
When I get scared I remember that my house is blessed and that I said my prayers before I went to bed and that Heavenly Father loves me and my children and only wants the best for us! I might also sneak a child in bed with me so I can cuddle and not be alone. lol.
Hello there. (*waving*) You are doing the right things. Motherhood is hard because it's important. Remember that it's God's work, so you automatically have access to His power, His help, His blessings. He KNOWS how challenging it is-- He is a parent. He is not disappointed in you, but loves your devotion to doing hard things for His sake.
I was just telling Heather the other day that being a mother is so much harder than I thought! Just know we all struggle and you are not alone!! I know it helps me to know that others are experiencing the same thing even if they don't admit it!!
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